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MV51 XOF

2001 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,826 mi
Last recorded196,826 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS43094,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 XOF
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 196,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner steering (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 183,916 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear seat belt not tested - restraining device fitted

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Aug 2016 183,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear seat belt not tested - restraining device fitted

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 168,662 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 28 Aug 2015 168,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on dash

Fail 29 Aug 2014 151,082 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 151,082 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 131,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 131,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 121,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 121,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 111,507 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,734 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 100,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 89,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 89,714 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,592 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner face

N/S/F Wiper blade split

Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,317 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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MV51 XOF is a 2001 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 94,622 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV51 XOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV51 XOF is a 2001 Lexus GS430, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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